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Lemon brightens up these lentils for a zesty and inexpensive meal. Serve with a crusty baguette.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 thyme sprigs
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- ½ pound green lentils
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch dinosaur kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and carrot in the hot oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, thyme sprigs, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir to coat, 1 minute.
Step 2
Stir lentils, tomatoes and their juice, and chicken stock into onion mixture. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Add kale, lemon zest, and lemon juice; cook until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 356 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat8g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat1g | 6% |
| Sodium449mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate55g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber22g | 78% |
| Total Sugars6g | |
| Protein20g | |
| Vitamin C151mg | 757% |
| Calcium234mg | 18% |
| Iron8mg | 42% |
| Potassium1346mg | 29% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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